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Preparing Your Home’s Surfaces for Winter Weather - by Stephanie Rogers
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Although autumn is still young, it is never too early to start preparing your home for winter. That first seasonal blizzard often arrives on short notice, putting poorly-prepared properties at risk of wind and moisture-related damage. To avoid this scenario, keep reading as we explore some straightforward tips for preparing your home’s surfaces for winter weather! Seal Concrete Driveways Concrete driveways provide a stunning, finished aspect to a home’s exterior. Unfortunately, they do have some porosity issues that can lead to cracks during winter freezes. If the cost of heated driveway options is prohibitive for you, the best...
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Top 8 Things NOT to do with/to Your Sprayer!
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In my travels I’m able to conduct landscape consultations from seed-to-shining seed! I may visit gorgeous homes, large businesses or hold simple tailgate meetings. There’s this one thread that they all have in common: the unusual ways they treat their sprayers. Ugh! Sprayers. Not the same ol’ metal one grandpa used for killing weeds with Paraquat, to applying fungicide on roses then filling it up with Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) to kill ants all within an hour of each other. In those days the same sprayer was used for everything and within two to three months it would be rotted out, gummy...
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Bringing the Outdoors In with Houseplants - by Nick Federoff
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Though we can’t give credit to anyone that said “You know, I want to grow that plant in my house” we do know that the ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese grew plants in containers more than 2,500 years ago. Today houseplants are a common decorating accessory for homes, offices, schools, hotels and more. Not only are they pleasing to the eye they have properties that are good for cleaning up indoor toxins released by carpet, paint, pet dander, cleaning solutions and a whole lot more! One 6” houseplant per 100 square feet becomes a 24 hour cleaning person slurping...
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The Organic Garden for Beginners - by Nick Federoff
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I’m so excited that you have decided to take the plunge to start your own organic garden. Growing an organic garden is a great way to create a healthier lifestyle while also helping the environment. If you’ve never grown a garden before, let alone an organic garden, it might seem kind of daunting. No worries, we’ll ease you into the process and before you know it, you’ll be a pro, and a living example for your family, friends and neighborhood. Organic gardening has been around since ancient times. I’m certain the Cro-Magnon man spit some seeds out and that’s how...
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Tips for Maintaining Your Landscaping Structures by Stephanie Rogers
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Landscaping is a bit of a broad term. While it immediately calls to mind tasks such as mowing lawns and pruning trees, it also encompasses more complex projects such as fence additions and retaining wall construction. As such, regular maintenance of all landscaping structures should be a top priority for both private homeowners and commercial property managers alike. To help in this regard, keep reading for a detailed breakdown on 6 tips for maintaining your landscaping structures! Make Inspection Part of Your Routine Many homeowners and building managers make a structural inspection of the house or building part of...
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